Dexter Community Schools

DCS provides services to students with disabilities in a continuum of educational environments, from regular class placements with special education services and programs to full-day programs in county-based programs. Students receive evaluations in all suspected areas of disabilities. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) determines the type and degree of required services. DCS participates in mandated Child Find programs and provides services to private programs within our district. The programs are conducted in accordance with the Federal and Michigan Special Education rules and regulations. The Department of Special Education services 432 students with disabilities in six schools. We have 53 staff, which includes resource room teachers, teacher consultants, social workers, speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. They work in collaboration with general education teachers to coordinate curriculum objectives, introduce and monitor accommodations and modifications and to identify alternative teaching strategies that meet the educational recommendations of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).